∈ iNTEREPOCH InterEpoch Wireless Access Point IWE1000A Quick Installation Guide Version: 1.0 Draft 1 InterEpoch Technology, Inc.
∈ iNTEREPOCH FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Introduction The instant Wireless Network Access Point : Don’t be bound by cabling restrictions any longer! The Instant Wireless Network Computers in a Access Point from InterEpoch delivers the freedom to configure your network your way.
∈ iNTEREPOCH Connecting the Wireless Network Access Point to Your Network 1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless Network Access Point. The best place for your Wireless Network Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2. Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position which can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.
∈ iNTEREPOCH Installing the USB Drivers for the Wireless Network Access Point Installing the Driver Software for Windows 98 1. Windows 98 will automatically identify the Wireless Network Access Point, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Make sure that the Setup CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and click the Next button on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen to proceed. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 3. Windows will now ask you where to search for the driver software. Select Specify a location and type in the blank field D:\Driver (where “D” specifies your CD-ROM). Then, click the Next button. 4. Windows will now search for the driver. After Windows has acknowledged finding the driver, click the Next button.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 5. Windows will now install the driver files. Click the Finish button when completed. Installing the Driver Software for Windows Millennium 1. Windows Millennium will automatically identify the Wireless Network Access Point, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Make sure that the Setup CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click the Next button.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 3. Windows will now ask you where to search for the driver software. Select Specify a location and type in the blank field D:\Driver (where “D” specifies your CD-ROM). Then, click the Next button. 4. Windows will now search for the driver. After Windows has acknowledged finding the driver, click the Next button.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 5. Windows will now install the driver files. Click the Finish button when completed. Installing the Driver Software for Windows 2000 1. Windows 2000 will automatically identify the Wireless Network Access Point, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Make sure that the Setup CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and click the Next button on the Found New Hardware Wizard screen to proceed.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommanded) and click the Next button. This will search for the Windows 2000 driver. 3. Under “Optional Search Locations”, select Specify a location and click the Next button.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 4. Windows will now ask you where to search for the driver software. Type in the blank field D:\Driver (where “D” specifies your CD-ROM). Then, click the OK button. 5. Windows will now search for the driver. After Windows has acknowledged finding the driver, click the Next button.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 5. Windows will now install the driver files. Click the Finish button when completed.
∈ iNTEREPOCH Installation Access Point Utility 1. To install the Access Point Utility, first put the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. Then, click the Windows Start button and select Run from the Start Menu. In the “Open” field, type D:\Utility\SETUP.EXE. (where “D” specifies your CD-ROM) 2. This will bring up the Welcome screen. After reading this screen, click the Next button to continue.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 3. This will bring up the Software License Agreement screen, After reading this screen, click the Yes button to continue. 4. The Destination screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. If you should want to install this in another location, click the Browse button and select an alternate destination.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 5. The next screen will show the Program Folder that the utility will use. If you should want to put the utility in another Program Folder, double-click an Existing Folder or, if you don’t want to run this out of a Program Folder, delete the Program Folder name. Then, click the Next button to continue. 6. The Utility has now been installed. Click the Finish button to complete installation.
∈ iNTEREPOCH Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point with USB Port / AP Utility AP Utility location :
∈ iNTEREPOCH The AP Utility consist of two function : 1. Code Download (Firmware update) : 2. Utilities (Configuring Access Point) : Code Download (Firmware update) : The InterEpoch Access Point firmware upgrade can be done through the USB port by using AP Utility. 1. Click “…” button and a dialog box appeared. Select the firmware file which you want to upgrade your Access Point.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 2. Click “Download” button to process firmware upgrade 3. The AP Utility process firmware upgrade now . Please wait for a moment.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 4. Firmware upgrade successed .
∈ iNTEREPOCH Utilities (Configuring Access Point) : 1. Configuration Settings : Select “Configuration Settings” then click “Get” button. A Dialog Box display the Wireless Network Access Point’s current status. From this screen, you can view the status information and modify the Wireless Network Access Point status. • MAC Address. Ethernet MAC address of Access Point • Regulation Domain. Different region • Eth_IP_Address.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 1. Select “Eth_IP_Address” item , then press “Modify” button 2. A “New IP” dialog box appear, fill in the blank with appropriate value then click “OK” button. 3. Click “Set” button to save it. • Eth_SubMask. The Ethernet Station and the Access Point must be on the same subnet. IP address for the Access Point must correspond to the Subnet Mask. To modify it : 1. Select “Eth_SubMask” item , then press “Modify” button 2.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 1. Select “Wirel_Fragmentation_Threshold” item , then press “Modify” button 2. A “New Value” dialog box appear, fill in the blank with appropriate value then click “OK” button 3. Click “Set” button to save it. • Wirel_Rts Threshold. This is option for the RTS Threshold activation. 1. Select “Wirel_Rts Threshold” item , then press “Modify” button 2. A “New Value” dialog box appear, fill in the blank with appropriate value then click “OK” button 3. Click “Set” button to save it.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 1. Select “TransmitAntenna” item , then press “Modify” button 2. A “New Value” dialog box appear, select “Left/ Right/ Diversity” then click “OK” button 3. Click “Set” button to save it. 2. Default Settings : Select “Default Settings” then click “Get” button. A Dialog Box display the Wireless Network Access Point’s default status.
∈ iNTEREPOCH 3. Manufacturer Settings : Select “Manufacturer Settings” then click “Get” button. A Dialog Box display the Wireless Network Access Point’s manufacturer settings status.
∈ iNTEREPOCH Configuring the Wireless Network Access Point with Ethernet Port / SNMP Utility SNMP Utility location :
∈ iNTEREPOCH Start SNMP Manager function : 1. Connect an Enthernet station and the Access Point on the same subnet.The simplest way to accomplish that is to connect the Access Point and the Ethernet station to the same hub. You need to check if the station IP address and the Subnet mask are configured properly. Also the new IP address for the Access Point must correspond to the Subnet mask. 2.
∈ iNTEREPOCH • Find Access Point : Try to find Access Point automatic Find any Access Point and a “Available Access Points” dialog appear.
∈ iNTEREPOCH Typing “public” in “Community” field Select “User/ Administrator” in “Authority” field then press “OK” button 3.
∈ iNTEREPOCH File menu : • Close Connection AP. Close Access Point SNMP manager without saving change.. • Download Changes. Save change status to Access Point. Setup menu : • Bridge … IP Configuration. 1.
∈ iNTEREPOCH a different IP Address than other Ethernet Network cards.To modify it : • Fill in the “IP Address” field with appropriate value then click “OK” button. • Under “ File ” menu, click “Download Changes” button to save it. 2. IP Mask: The Ethernet Station and the Access Point must be on the same subnet. IP address for the Access Point must correspond to the Subnet Mask. To modify it : • Fill in the “IP Mask” field with appropriate value then click “OK” button.
∈ iNTEREPOCH • In “ Default key ” field, select “None/ Key1/Key2/Key3/Key4” • Fill in the “Key” field with appropriate value then click “OK” button. • Under “ File ” menu, click “Download Changes” button to save it • Wireless Lan … Privacy Options 1. ESSID : The ESSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The ESSID must be identical for all points in the network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 30 characters. Make sure that all points in the network are the same.
∈ iNTEREPOCH Network Cards. To modify it : • In “Authentication Type” field , select appropriate item, then click “OK” button. • Under “ File ” menu, click “Download Changes” button to save it 6. Preamble : The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication between the Wireless Network Access Point and the roaming Network Card. To modify it : • In “Preamble Type” field , select appropriate item, then click “OK” button. • Under “ File ” menu, click “Download Changes” button to save it 7.
∈ iNTEREPOCH The InterEpoch Access Point firmware upgrade can be done through the Ethernet port by using TFTP Client Utility 1. Type the IP address of the Access Point in the “IP Address” field 2. Click “…” button and a open file dialog box will appeared. Select the firmware file which you want to upgrade your Access Point.
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